Sports

Just in time for the holiday weekend, we checked in with Kurt Steele, district ranger for the Tofte district of the U.S. Forest Service. He talked with Dick about safety, ethics, permits, and much more.

The beginning of summer seems like a great time to revisit safety in the woods. Tom Suter, wilderness trail director for the Border Route Trail Association, joined Ann Possis to discuss what gear to carry, various types of technologies available for location and communication, and more. You can learn more about the Border Route Trail here.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Superior Hiking Trail, a 310-mile footpath following the ridgeline above Lake Superior. Superior Hiking Trail Association Director Gayle Coyer chatted with Dick about creating and maintaining this local treasure. You can learn more about the Trail or get involved in the association here.

Three young friends, Andy Butter, Evan Flom, and Allissa Stutte, are running around Lake Superior this summer--that's about 1,300 miles. They started May 20 in Ashland, Wisc., and stopped by the WTIP studios when they arrived in Grand Marais June 3. They chatted with Dick and Dave about what they hope to accomplish, how it's going so far, and how a baby carriage makes it all work. You can learn more and follow their trip here.

Eric Dregni's latest book, "Let's Go Fishing! Fish Tales from the North Woods," is a celebration of the sport of fishing in the northland. Dave chatted with Eric recently about the book, which features dozens of photos and historical images, and many great stories. You can find it at bookstores everywhere. Eric will talk about and sign his book June 11, 10:30 a.m., at the Grand Marais Public Library.

Four women (Steph Branchaud, Chelsea Froemke, Tessa Larson & Whitney Vogel) set out May 29 from Seagull Lake with plans to canoe all the way to Hudson Bay, about 1,239 miles over some very tough terrain. Dick caught up with them a few days before they left to learn more about their hopes for this trip to benefit Wilderness Canoe Base--and about challenges as well. You can follow Journey 4 Renewal here.

Local explorer Lonnie Dupre stopped by Studio A April 8 to chat with Dave about his next adventure--climbing Begguya, the steepest and most technical of the three great peaks in Denali National Park. He talked about his team, the challenges involved, and much more. You can follow his journey, which begins April 22, here.